Baltasar Kormákur was in a reflective mood at the Taormina Film Festival, where his romantic drama Touch had its Italian premiere this past week. The Icelandic filmmaker compared Touch to his first feature, 2000’s 101 Reykjavik. The former was “a black comedy about love,” while Touch is “a way more sincere approach to love and
EXCLUSIVE: Marvel Studios/Disney‘s Deadpool & Wolverine finally opens this weekend, not only further rebounding the post-strike box office to a healthy place, but also revitalizing the MCU’s brilliance. It was only last November that the studio fell on hard times with its lowest opening ever in The Marvels at $46.1M U.S./$110M worldwide. The current range
Franchise rights holders Horror Inc. officially launched the Jason Universe back in May, said to be the dawning of a “new era” for the long-dormant Friday the 13th franchise. What does that mean, you ask? We were told at the time, “New Friday the 13th activations will span a wide range of platforms from entertainment, games,
Welcome to Shelf Life, ELLE.com’s books column, in which authors share their most memorable reads. Whether you’re on the hunt for a book to console you, move you profoundly, or make you laugh, consider a recommendation from the writers in our series, who, like you (since you’re here), love books. Perhaps one of their favorite
King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard have dropped ‘Hog Calling Contest’, the latest offering from their 26th LP, Flight b741 – out August 9 via their own p(doom) records. It follows lead single ‘Le Risque’. Along with the track, the band has shared a mini-documentary about the making of the album, Oink Oink Flight b741:
Esta TerBlanche left behind a bunch of animals — including some very unique pets — when she died last week, and they had to be collected by a third party … TMZ has learned. Law enforcement sources tell us cops got called to the “All My Children” star’s home last week when her assistant went
And the line-up for Book Riot today is….. In 2021, Kamala Harris made history as our first Black and South Asian American Vice President. Prior to that, she was also the second Black woman (and first South Asian American) elected to the Senate. She’s now running for President. Harris is a reader and is the
Celebrities on the East Coast are showing up in force at the premiere for the new “Deadpool & Wolverine” action flick … but the big takeaway here is a pooch in costume. The usual suspects like Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman and Blake Lively dressed their best for Monday’s event in New York City … but
Vampires have been stalking our collective imagination from the dark corners for centuries, and they show no sign of slowing down. Interview with the Vampire is going strong on AMC+, and Robert Eggers’ Nosferatu is coming out as a creepy Christmas treat. Do I even need to mention The Count on Sesame Street? So this
Your dress shoes will outlast their laces almost 100% of the time. The colors will start to fade, the threads will loosen, and they’ll lose their overall appeal. Luckily, you can find replacement dress shoelaces so you can still wear your favorite Oxfords to your next company party. Some laces come in varying shades and
In March 2022, while Cassandra Jenkins was touring behind her 2021 breakthrough An Overview On Phenomenal Nature, the New York singer-songwriter caught COVID and was forced to hole up at a Homewood Suites in Aurora, Illinois, watching Wayne’s World on loop. (She quickly returned to the stage and played a number of summer festivals, including
They are setting Sam M. all the way up with The Bachelorette edit they are giving him! Every time he fixes his mouth to speak about Devin and his hopes for the day Devin won’t receive a rose, the more I know he’s going to be eating those words at some point this season. That
In May, Jelly Roll said he was setting his sights on doing a half-marathon before the end of the year — a daunting task for anyone, let alone someone who is untrained for the task. During a recent sit-down with Jelly forTaste of Country Nights On Demand With Evan Paul, and we asked the star if he’s still up
36 years passed between the release of Top Gun and Top Gun: Maverick, but we wouldn’t have to wait nearly that long for Top Gun 3. Ever since Maverick became one of the most critically and commercially successful movies of 2022, there’s been quite a bit of talk regarding a potential threequel. Now the latest
When it comes to found footage horror, films that manage to successfully deliver scares while also following characters that feel sincere within the “true-to-life” conceit of the subgenre are an infrequent breath of fresh air. It’s even rarer to find a series of films that delivers on these fronts so consistently. Yet, for many die-hard
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Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. The New York Times Best Books of the 21st Century is Moving Units I have gotten emails from booksellers and librarians (and regular book buyers and borrowers too) that The New York Times Best Books
Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. The New York Times Best Books of the 21st Century is Moving Units I have gotten emails from booksellers and librarians (and regular book buyers and borrowers too) that The New York Times Best Books
Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. The New York Times Best Books of the 21st Century is Moving Units I have gotten emails from booksellers and librarians (and regular book buyers and borrowers too) that The New York Times Best Books
Born and raised in South Africa, Ndivhuho Rasengani is a sculptor, designer, and creative consultant whose work embodies meditation, praise, and alignment. His artistic journey is supported by a rich blend of academic and practical experience, including an MFA in Sculpture from the Rhode Island School of Design (2021) and an Honours in Bachelor of
Peacock has released the trailer for The Killer, John Woo‘s upcoming English-language reimagining of his action movie of the same name from 1989. The original starred Chow Yun-fat, Danny Lee and Sally Yeh. The trailer features Nathalie Emmanuel as an assassin who goes against her mission by saving the life of the blind girl she was supposed to
Autumn Crittendon of “16 & Pregnant” fame has died — and it sounds like there were some health problems her family was aware of … TMZ has learned. The MTV star’s sister broke the news on Facebook Sunday — penning a heartfelt message to her late sibling … which has since been deleted. However, a
Atlanta’s own Usher Raymond has made an electrifying comeback with his ninth studio album, Coming Home. Released on February 9, 2024, this highly anticipated project marks Usher’s first solo album since 2016’s Hard II Love. As the world eagerly tuned in to his Super Bowl LVIII halftime show performance, Usher delivered not only a spectacular show but also
What’s new in the world of entertainment today? There is good news on many fronts, but one of the most significant developments is Homicide: Life on the Street finally coming to streaming! This critically acclaimed series has been asked for many times, and its release on Peacock gives us hope that more cherished work that
The upcoming single features a nod to John Denver’s 1971 track “Take Me Home, Country Roads” Just a month after performing together at CMA Fest’s Spotify House, Machine Gun Kelly and Jelly Roll are getting ready to drop a new collab. On Thursday, the pair announced single “Lonely Road,” which features a nod to John
20th Century Studios’ successful reboot of The Planet of the Apes franchise, Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes, is streaming on Hulu on Aug. 2. That’s a great 85-day window since the movie opened in theaters to a notable $58.4M and current running domestic box office of $170.6M U.S./Canada, and $396.3M worldwide. The Wes
Now that Donald Trump‘s supporters have breathed a sigh of relief after he survived an assassination attempt … some have turned the historic moment into merchandise … and the items are wild! Here’s the deal … not long after DT was wounded by a gunman while at a Pennsylvania campaign rally … a photo of
Is Kratom Legal? Understanding the legality of kratom involves navigating through a complex landscape of regulations and varying perspectives. In this article, we delve into the nuanced aspects of kratom’s legality, addressing key questions and concerns. We begin by exploring what kratom is and its cultural and medicinal significance. Moving forward, we examine its legal
Play video content TMZ Studios Serial killers limit the risk of capture by drifting from place to place and killing utter strangers … so, what better profession to join than long-haul truck driving? TMZ Studios’ new show “Strange & Suspicious” dives into weird and sinister stories … and, this time the team’s breaking down the
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